2012 Volkswagen Scirocco · 14,638 MOT tests
2012 Volkswagen Scirocco reliability
2012 Volkswagen Sciroccos fail 30.5% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 11 Scirocco years (14,638 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sciroccos: 28.5%)
- 30.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sciroccos: 28.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 95,252
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 14,638
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 9.4% of tests fail here (26% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.7%
- Suspension10.7%
- Tyres9.4%
- Brakes6.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.9%
- Body, chassis and structure1.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.02%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.17%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 2.94%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Headlamp aim set too low 2.13%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.01%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.91%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.11%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.75%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.93%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.53%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.33%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (6.28%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Scirocco year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco reliable?
2012 Volkswagen Sciroccos fail 30.5% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 11 Scirocco years (14,638 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.02% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.17% of tests), position lamp not working (2.94% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco shows 95,252 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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